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IPFW WSSU UNCG IU Northwest Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University Purdue North Central| Purdue University Calumet Campus | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | NCAT | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 92% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue Calumet | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $299 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | - | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 41% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Purdue Calumet based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 9,194 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or NCAT?
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is 90.6% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at NCAT than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($17,050.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Purdue Calumet ($9,189 vs. $10,908)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 21.4% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($7,560 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (92% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 76.8% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($10,082 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Calumet Campus (960) is 50 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Purdue Calumet has a higher acceptance rate (58.7%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Purdue Calumet vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet or NCAT? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between NCAT and Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (41% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $4,400 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,100)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $8,092 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($20,908 vs. $29,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($216 vs. $299)
- More Purdue Calumet graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/